Theaster Gates Explores the Politics of the African-American Experience | Brilliant Ideas Ep. 14

Art is often conceived as unrelated to our lives, as merely a part of decorating a room. Theaster Gates, an installation artist and an urban planner, has changed this type of conception about art. The Chicago-based artist not only contributes to improving the level of culture and arts of the local society by breathing new life into abandoned buildings, but also provides generous support for African-American artists like himself through his projects.
Gates has been leading the neighbors in need of a helping hand to a better life through art, and has made efforts to narrow the gap between art and our everyday lives through projects transforming days of life to be more vigorous and beautiful. The 14th episode of Brilliant Ideas by Bloomberg and Hyundai Motor will follow the journey of Gates, the practicing artist, enriching life through his art.

[@faith3276]

Thank You. For your time given back to humanity. For your passion to bring joy and oneness into the community. And for your Love through connecting souls to their higher Spirituality. SELF. Namaste

[@sweetwater718]

Very interesting documentary, I really enjoyed it!!

[@terrorjoy]

I'm gonna go out on a limb and say Theaster Gates is easily one of the greatest living "artists" (the word is inadequate).

[@TheRutefly]

You should see more art

[@paulinawaas9204]

Masterful Mind and Work ! Yes it does more with minds like yours! 👏👏👏👏👏

[@colette7736]

Right now, all I can say is that I am blown away. I lived on the South Side and somehow missed this! He said "The word 'artist' has become too small" True. I love what he said and what he is doing and being. It is transformative.

[@77777aol]

Beautiful, paradigm shifting, intriguing.

[@paulinawaas9204]

Yes the art of creation can change things, minds, and the world!

[@abf7172]

Absolutely amazing 💗💗💗

[@phillymash1318]

so inspiring😍

[@jkm9828]

Very informative and impressive!

[@fishermann1102]

I love Theaster Gates. He is intelligent, good looking, articulate and simply the sexiest human being alive!!!!

[@MrMikePer]

Awesomeness! 👍🏽😎

[@brochronicles]

This man is a beast

[@willdixon9525]

Very Nice

[@Tripp2Deuce]

I am a lightskinned ebocho (black) man. And it is so disappointing and hurtful to see all of the lightskinned black people with no sight of dark skinned people in those old Ebony magazines.

[@josephvento]

Visionary = Theaster.

[@nyrethepoet9852]

Fill That Word Up Again Theaster Gates ! your spirit a bright orange .🐅

[@angelicacushing6032]

Somehow I knew that vintage firetruck was racist.